Title: Frost, Edward in Charleston, South Carolina to Ramsey, J.G.M. in Mecklenburg, TennesseeAuthor : Edward Frost, 1801-1868Recipient : James Gettys McGready Ramsey, 1797-1884Date Created: 1856-07-27Abstract: Frost, president of the Blue Ridge Railroad discusses matters concerning the railroad that is to connect East Tennessee with the coast. He writes that he has engaged a civil engineer to survey the road and discusses state legislation which will affect railroads.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)Collection: James Gettys McGready Ramsey Papers, 1790-1912Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001349add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Edward Frost, Charleston, SC to J.G.M. Ramsey, Mecklenburg, TNAuthor : Edward Frost, 1801-1868Recipient : James Gettys Ramsey, 1797-1884Date Created: 1856-07-27Abstract: Edward Frost, president of the Blue Ridge Railroad writes from Charleston, South Carolina to J.G.M. Ramsey, at his home, Mecklenburg, near Knoxville, Tennessee. Frost is concerned with the railroad that is to connect East Tennessee to the coast. He remarks about the engaging of a civil engineer to survey the road and state legislation which will affect railroads. Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)Collection: James Gettys McGready Ramsey Papers, 1790-1912Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001903add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Mayor E.H. Crump in Memphis, TN, to Greater Oregon Home Rule Assn. in Portland, ORAuthor : Edward Hull Crump, 1874-1954Date Created: 1910-10-20Abstract: Crump responds to an inquiry about prohibtion in Tennessee from an Oregon political association. Crump writes that prohibition "is a total failure in large cities of Tennessee."Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)Contributing Institution: Memphis Public LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001646add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Reward in murder investigationAuthor : Elias DealDate Created: 1890-23-03Abstract: Coroner of Hawkins County offers $100 "for the arrest and conviction of the person who shot and killed Thos. J. Berry" Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)Collection: Hawkins County ArchivesContributing Institution: Hawkins County ArchivesURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002801add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: [Letter] 1840 Nov. 22, Jackson, [Tennessee] [to] Mary Jane Chester, Columbia, Ten[nessee]Author : Elizabeth ChesterRecipient : Mary Jane ChesterDate Created: 1840-11-22Abstract: This document is a letter written by Elizabeth Chester to her daughter Mary Jane Chester on November 22, 1840. The letter is composed of two entries. The first entry discusses Mary Jane`s birthday, family events, and the political climate in Jackson, Tennessee. The second entry, dated November 26, discusses a fire at the Institute where Mary Jane attends and alludes to possible unrest with their slaves if future president William Henry Harrison does not free them. The letter has written on it that Elizabeth Chester died twelve months after writing this letter.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)Collection: Robert J. Chester Family PapersContributing Institution: University of Memphis Special CollectionsURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003149add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: [Letter] 1841 May 23, Jackson, Tenn[essee] [to] Miss Mary Jane Chester, Female Institute, Columbia, Ten[nessee]Author : Elizabeth ChesterRecipient : Mary Jane ChesterAuthor : Robert J. ChesterDate Created: 1841-05-23Abstract: The following document is a letter, dated May 23, 1841, from Elizabeth Chester to her daughter Mary Jane at the Female Institute in Columbia, TN. Chester scolds her daughter for speaking of politics and fears that such talk with threaten her father`s political career. Also included in this document is a letter written to Mary Jane from her father, Colonel Robert J. Chester.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)Collection: Robert J. Chester Family PapersContributing Institution: University of Memphis Special CollectionsURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003021add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Em. Etheridge in Memphis, Tennessee to O.P. Temple in Knoxville, TennesseeAuthor : Emerson Etherdige, 1819-1902Recipient : Oliver Perry Temple, 1820-1907Date Created: 1892-07-26Abstract: Etheridge discusses Andrew Johnson`s presidency and his change in relations with the "Rebels" in attempt to be elected. Apologizes that he is unable to provide Temple with any document or letter written by Johnson.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)Collection: The O.P. Temple Papers, 1832-1909Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003479add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Enom S. Meron in Washington, D.C. to the Publisher of the Post in Memphis, TNAuthor : Enom S. MeronRecipient : Publisher of the Post, Memphis, TennesseeDate Created: 1868-12-18Abstract: Printed letter notifying the Post that it has been chosen to publish acts and resolutions passed during the third session of the Fortieth Congress and all treaties ratified by the United States with the exception of Indian treaties. Gives instructions for printing and states that the paper will receive two dollars for each page printed.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)Collection: John Eaton Correspondence, 1865-1905Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001745add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Invitation to a ball honoring General Lafayette, 1825Associated name : Ephraim Hubbard Foster, 1794-1854Associated name : Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834Date Created: 1825-04-7Abstract: This invitation is for a ball in honor of General Lafayette. The date of this ball depended upon the date of the General`s arrival in Nashville - on the third evening after his arrival or on the second if he arrived on a Friday. The managers listed for this ball were E. H. Foster, S. B. Marshal, P. Parrish, J. Sommerville, B. McNairy, J. Stewart, A. McCall, J. Waters, J. W. Overton, J. Phillips, J. Vaulx, A. Latapie. The invitation is decorated with a drawing of a triumphal arch with busts of Washingon, Jackson and Lafayette. Underneath the busts of Jackson and Lafayette there is a listing of their battle victories.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Revolution and the New Nation (1754-1820)Collection: Tennessee Historical Society Miscellaneous Files, 1688-1951Contributing Institution: Tennessee Historical SocietyURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002608add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Ephraim Foster, Nashville, Tennessee to Rev. W. G. BrownlowAuthor : Ephraim Hubbard Foster, 1794-1854Date Created: 1852-07-04Abstract: Ephraim Foster in Nashville, Tennessee writes an extensive discussion of the recent Whig convention at which Winfield Scott received the presidential nomination. Former Senator Foster expresses his disappointment with Scott and discusses the course he proposes to personally adopt toward him and what course the Tennessee Whig Party will probably follow. Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)Collection: William G. Brownlow PapersContributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001809add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Esteban Miro in New Orleans to James Robertson in NashvilleAuthor : Esteban MiroDate Created: 1789-04-20Abstract: A letter written by Miro, the governor of Louisiana which was a Spanish territory at the time, to Colonel James Robertson. In the letter Miro states that he contacted Creek Indians and they agreed to "not trouble" the white people again. He plans to go to Illinois to further urge peace with the Indians. He also agrees to give a passport to Robertson`s son-in-law who desired to settle in Louisiana, and urges the entire family to move with the assurance that they would not be bothered if they settled in the province.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Revolution and the New Nation (1754-1820)Collection: James Robertson PapersContributing Institution: Vanderbilt University LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002711add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: 1820 Jun. 3, Oak Grove Madison County [to] James Moore King, Rutherford County, TennesseeAuthor : Ezekiel MooreRecipient : James Moore KingDate Created: 1820-06-03Abstract: This is a letter dated June 3, 1820 from Ezekiel Moore to his nephew James Moore King. He reports on the price and sale of cotton, the Insolvent Act, and the scarcity of money.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)Collection: Colonel James Moore King Collection, 1792-1877Contributing Institution: Albert Gore Sr. Research CenterURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002889add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Crumbly, F.H. in Los Angeles, California to Frazier, James B. in Washington, D.C.Author : F. H. CrumblyRecipient : James B. Frazier, 1858-1937Date Created: 1909-01-21Abstract: Crumbly, a Southern negro, writes Frazier in response to a quote in the Los Angeles Times in which Frazier stated opposition to laws forcing the races together and referred to separate railroad accomodations as being equal. Crumbly expresses a desire for racial inequality and prejudice to end.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)Collection: James B. Frazier PapersContributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001310add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: F.W. Sparling and others in Nashville, TN to Gen. John Eaton, Jr. in Washington, D.C.Author : F. W. SparlingAuthor : P. RexfordAuthor : J.A. S. BradleyDate Created: 1870-03-19Abstract: This telegraphed letter from 3 authors to John Eaton was sent in the care of W.F. Prosser. The authors state that at a public meeting in Nashville speakers declared reconstruction should be resisted with arms and those assisting it would be marked men.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)Collection: John Eaton CorrespondenceContributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001695add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Revised Charter and Ordinances of the Town of Lynchburg, Tenn.Publisher : Falcon PrintDate Created: 1935Abstract: This is a book of the revised charters and ordinances in Lynchburg, TN. Noted names: John T. Cunningham, Jr (Speaker of the House of Representatives); E.G. Tollett (Speaker of the State).Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)Collection: Lynchburg, Tennessee Minute BookContributing Institution: Moore County ArchivesURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003424add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Febb E. Burn in Niota, Tennessee to Harry T. Burn in Nashville, TennesseeAuthor : Febb E. BurnDate Created: 1920-08-17Abstract: This is the famous letter written by Harry Burn`s mother to her son in the Tennesse state legislature in which she urges him to vote for women`s suffrage. At a special session of the Tennesse Congress, Tennessee became the 36th state to ratify the 19th Amendment in order for it to become law. Harry Burn cast the deciding vote, breaking a tie of 48 to 48.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)Collection: Harry T. Burn PapersContributing Institution: C. M. McClung Historical CollectionURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001376add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Felix A. Reeve in Washington, D.C. to O.P. Temple in Knoxville, TennesseeAttributed name : Felix A. ReeveAssociated name : Oliver Perry Temple, 1820-1907Date Created: 1891-07-16Abstract: Was Reeve`s wife "the little Donelson orphan" ever legally adopted by Horace Maynard?Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)Collection: The O.P. Temple Papers, 1832-Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002481add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: F.A. Reeve in Washington, D.C. to O.P. Temple in Knoxville, TennesseeAttributed name : Felix Alexander Reeve, 1836-Associated name : Oliver Perry Temple, 1820-1907Date Created: 1879-02-18Abstract: This letter refers to Reeve`s work in Washington, D. C., as a clerk seeking promotion; names books he offers to Temple from his collection with credit; and comments on Tennessee politics.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)Collection: The O.P. Temple Papers, 1832-Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002434add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: F.A. Reeve in Washington, D.C., to O.P. Temple in Knoxville, TennesseeAttributed name : Felix Alexander Reeve, 1836-Associated name : Oliver Perry Temple, 1820-1907Date Created: 1879-02-22Abstract: This letter questions Judge Andrews` resignation and the immediate recommendation of Wheeler by Thornburg when Andrews knew that Reeve wanted the position. Reeve states that it is time that the carpet bag dynasty in East Tennessee be overthrown.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)Collection: The O.P. Temple Papers, 1832-Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002436add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Zollicoffer, F.K. in Nashville, Tennessee to White, Moses in Knoxville, TennesseeAuthor : Felix Kirk Zollicoffer, 1812-1862Recipient : Moses WhiteDate Created: 1853-04-19Abstract: Responds to an inquiry by Moses White as to the truth of accusations against Col. Granville D. Searcy, who was a candidate for circuit judge, such as that he was "a notorious drunkard". Zollicoffer has known Searcy to be a respectable man, but allows that the events may have happened without his hearing about it.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)Collection: Zollicoffer, Felix Kirk Letter 1853Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001854add to bookbag | view long format in new window